Day: February 18, 2025

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Daffodil International University and DIPTI host Country’s 1st AI Olympiad 2025

Daffodil International University (DIU) along with Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) are jointly going to organize AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025on April 12, 2025.This is a pioneering initiative of DIU and DIPTI aim to promote AI-driven innovation, research, and education in Bangladesh for first ever of its kind. Detailed information about the organization of the Olympiad and its special features was presented today 18 February 2025 (Tuesday) at the "Meet the Press" event organized at the 71 auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi of the capital.Professor Dr. Syed Akhtar Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Science and Information Technology of Daffodil International University highlighted various aspects of the Olympiad at the "Meet the Press" program. Dr. Mohammad Nu...

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CloudCamp Foundation Launches Career Canvas

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In a groundbreaking initiative, CloudCamp Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to modern skill development in Bangladesh, has launched Career Canvas, an open-source career management tool designed to empower students from Class 9, SSC, HSC, Polytechnic, Madrasahs, and Universities with AI-driven career planning and skill development. The launch event took place in Dhaka on February 16, 2025, with key figures from Bangladesh’s tech and education sectors in attendance.Career Canvas is a first-of-its-kind open-source platform, built by a group of volunteers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds in Bangladesh. This tool addresses a critical challenge: enabling students to leverage AI for career growth, acquire global skills, secure fair compensation, and access unive...

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Huawei Kicks Off Campus Roadshows for ‘Seeds For The Future 2025 Bangladesh’

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Huawei has kicked off roadshows for the 12th edition of its flagship competition ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’, which aims to develop the country’s ICT ecosystem by enhancing students' ICT knowledge and skills. On Tuesday, Huawei shared this information through a press release. As part of this initiative, roadshows have recently been held at East West University, RUET, AUST, and BRAC University, engaging more than 1000 students. During these sessions, Huawei presented the objectives of ‘Seeds For The Future’ program, its roadmap, suggestions on preparation, and opportunities for the students. The roadshows will be hosted at several other universities across the country. This year, the roadshows will take place till March, followed by the official inauguration of the program in April...

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Robi Showcases Resilience: Overcoming 2024 Economic Challenges

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Despite a challenging economic landscape, Robi remained steadfast in delivering enhanced value to its shareholders and customers by prioritizing operational efficiency and strategic investments.The year was marked by economic instability, high inflation, and market disruptions, which impacted consumer purchasing power. Nevertheless, Robi closed the year with revenue of BDT 9,950.2 crore, reflecting a modest 0.1% increase from 2023. Voice revenue grew by 0.7%, while data revenue increased by 2.2% year-over-year.Quarterly performance comparisons showed mixed results. Voice revenue declined by 8.4% from Q3’24, while data revenue increased slightly by 0.1%. On a year-over-year basis, Q4’24 voice revenue grew by 1.7%, while data revenue saw a sharp drop of 13.9%, largely due to tremendo...

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BRAC Bank ‘Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships’ to support 300 female students at Rajshahi University

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BRAC Bank has recently expanded its 'Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships' program to provide financial assistance to 300 female students at the University of Rajshahi (RU).This partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the RU campus on February 16, 2025, where Professor Dr Saleh Hasan Naquib, Vice-Chancellor of RU, and Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer of BRAC Bank, inked the agreement.During the ceremony, Professor Dr Naquib expressed gratitude to BRAC Bank, stating, "This initiative by BRAC Bank will have a lasting impact on the lives of our female students. It offers more than just financial assistance; it catalyses change, enabling our students to dream bigger and achieve greater milestones in their academic and professional journeys."Sabbir Hossain...